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Armchair with Tablet: Putti at Vulcan's Forge

A work made of beechwood, painted to simulate rosewood and en grisaille; partly gilded; caned seats and seat cushion not original.
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  • A work made of beechwood, painted to simulate rosewood and en grisaille; partly gilded; caned seats and seat cushion not original.

Date:

c. 1790/1800

Artist:

Attributed to John Gee
English, 1765-1824
London, England

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Applied Arts of Europe

Title

Armchair with Tablet: Putti at Vulcan's Forge

Place

England (Object made in:)

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1785–1805

Medium

Beechwood, painted to simulate rosewood and en grisaille; partly gilded; caned seats and seat cushion not original

Dimensions

H.: 88.9 cm (35 in.)

Credit Line

Purchased with funds provided by Mrs. Josephine P. Albright

Reference Number

1967.394

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